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Normally, which of the following is used, when a large-scale conversion from AC. to D.C. power is required ?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
Normally, which of the following is used, when a large-scale conversion from AC. to D.C. power is required ?

A. Motor-generator set
B. Motor converter
C. Rotary converter
D. Mercury arc rectifier

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A rotary converter operates at a______________?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
A rotary converter operates at a______________?

A. low power factor
B. high power factor
C. zero power factor
D. none of the above

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In a rotary converter armature currents are______________?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
In a rotary converter armature currents are______________?

A. d.c. only
B. a.c. only
C. partly a.c. and partly d.c.

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In which of the following appUcations, direct current is absolutely essential ?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
In which of the following appUcations, direct current is absolutely essential ?

A. Illumination
B. Electrolysis
C. Variable speed operation
D. Traction

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In a mercury arc rectifier positive ions are attracted towards______________?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
In a mercury arc rectifier positive ions are attracted towards______________?

A. anode
B. cathode
C. shell bottom
D. mercury pool

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In which of the following equipment direct current is needed ?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
In which of the following equipment direct current is needed ?

A. Telephones
B. Relays
C. Time switches
D. All of the above

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Which of the following AC. motors is usually used in large motor-generator sets?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
Which of the following AC. motors is usually used in large motor-generator sets?

A. Synchronous motor
B. Squirrel cage induction motor
C. Slip ring induction motor
D. Any of the above

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In a rotary converter I2R losses as compared to a D.C. generator of the same size will be___________?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
In a rotary converter I2R losses as compared to a D.C. generator of the same size will be___________?

A. same
B. less
C. double
D. three times

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The potential drop in the arc, in a mercury arc rectifier, varies_____________?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
The potential drop in the arc, in a mercury arc rectifier, varies_____________?

A. 0.05 V to 0.2 V per cm length of the arc
B. 0.5 V to 1.5 V per cm length of the arc
C. 2 V to 3.5 V per cm length of the arc
D. none of the above

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Mercury, in arc rectifiers, is chosen for cathode because________________?

August 11, 2021December 16, 2018 by admin
Mercury, in arc rectifiers, is chosen for cathode because________________?

A. its ionization potential is relatively low
B. its atomic weight is quite high
C. its boiling point and specific heat are low
D. it remains in liquid state at ordi¬nary temperature
E. all of the above

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